Many emotions, memories, and sentiments of nostalgia overflowed during the Marimba concert undertaken this past weekend by the Marimba de Concierto de Bellas Artes of Guatemala at Bishop Marrocco secondary School in Toronto.

The Guatemalan writer and poet, Marco Castillo was in charge of opening the program who professed one of his poems allusive of the Marimba.

The event, organized by the Guatemalan Canadian Association, ASOGUATE, also evoked tears of joy in many of the people who became emotional upon hearing the themes that the group interpreted before the gathering of people that filled the auditorium.

This was the second time that the Marimba de Bellas Artes de Guatemala visited Canada. The first time was in the month of May of 2007, an event that gave birth to ASOGUATE, a non profit entity, who since then has worked to support various educational, social, and cultural projects, in Canada and Guatemala alike.

The tour started in Montreal, under the coordination of the Guatemalan Association of Quebec, continued in Ottawa, and closed with a perfect finish here in Toronto.

When everyone thought the concert was coming to an end and under the insistent applause of those in attendance, the group members returned to the stage to interpret some of the most emblematic themes in Marimba ; Luna de Xelajú, and el Grito, melodies that were sung in unison by the audience.

During the intermission, those in attendance also enjoyed various traditional Guatemalan dishes. The organizers thank the support of Pupusería Salvadorena, Panadería Quetzal, Paralegal Carlos Perdomo, Radio Voces Latinas and Liliana Armas of All Risks Insurance who, together with the volunteers, made this spectacle and unforgettable night.

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